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Sep 29, 2007 at 4:00 AM

Do some research on Ron PaulEditor:Ron Paul? Who? Well, if you're like me, you no longer trust the mainstream media. That includes most newspapers, radio and television stations, as they are owned and controlled by a few wealthy individuals who pull the strings of who and what to talk about. I go to the Internet, and from there I can research much of the who, what and where from many angles, which is how I found out about Ron Paul.I've researched Paul's political career; he voted against raising taxes, congressional pay increases and unbalanced congressional budgets. He also voted against the war in Iraq, regulating the Internet, the Patriot Act and gun control. His voting record is so in line with the Constitution that he has been referred to as a "Founding Father" persona.Also, I learned something about those who've recently occupied the White House that scared me; both George and Bill are, or were card-carrying members of the "Council of Foreign Relations," as is papa Bush, an organization dedicated to the dismantling of our nation as it is, in favor of a North American Union. This is one reason there are so many illegals (Mexicans) in our country.How have they honored their oaths to the Constitution during their administrations? They, as many in Congress, have failed miserably. Look it up! It's there on the government's Web sites. Now look up Ron Paul's voting record and conduct during his political career -- the Constitution, as well as your rights, have meaning to him!Look at the others now running for the White House, many are members of the Council of Foreign Relations, both Republican and Democratic runners, but not Ron Paul.I trust no politician who has ties to such organizations, nor one who has secret ties to other groups, such as Bush's "Skull and Bones." A politician's life, past and present, should be an open book, and it should be impeccable.To paraphrase Philippians 4:8, "Finally, voters, whosoever is true, whosoever is honest, whosoever is just, whosoever is pure, whosoever is of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, vote for them." Research all the candidates, and their backers (as it is sure that they have some sort of vested interest in their candidate), for it's your vote and your country that matters, now and in the future, for yourself and your posterity.Gregory J. TekautzRittmanReplacement levy vital to MHRBEditor:Any of us, a family member or friend, can be struck with an emotional/mental illness. If this occurs, odds are you may be confused, overwhelmed and not know what to do or where to go for help. The good news is in Wayne and Holmes county there is an effective network of resources funded by the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Wayne and Holmes Counties.Please support this replacement levy. It is the only levy that funds mental health services in both counties. It is crucial this levy passes lest we lose over 25 percent of the funding for the mental health services which serve 5,000 annually.Help our MHRB fund vital mental health matters!Darcy PajekWoosterHow about abortions?Editor:The front page of Tuesday's Daily Record showed a headline stating: Attorneys call for temporary halt to executions.I can only assume that common sense will prevail and there will be a permanent halt to abortions.Larry HabrunMillersburg

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